Chapter 762: Prison 22

nating by the pond.""What about the water used for washing feet"Dugu Cheng didn't want to miss this opportunity. Feng Lingxi withdrew her gaze and reminded him, "Your Highness, you should still think..."I pay my respects to Your Majesty, and I greet the Empress Dowager."

Du Gu Yan hurriedly stepped forward to help him up, "Fourth brother, please get up and speak."

Dugu City got up and glanced inside the hall. He didn't see Feng Lingxi, and the worry in his eyes made Dugu Yan understand.

"The Fourth Royal Wife is fine, she is resting in her palace."

When Duolugu City heard that Feng Lingxi was fine, he obviously let out a breath of relief. Dugu Yan knew that as long as Feng Lingxi was alright, anything between Duolugu City and him could be worked out.

"I have just returned from outside the city and heard about what happened in the palace. I implore Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager to reconsider and not bestow the title of Protector of the Nation upon him."

獨孤雁 nodded, “I understand what the Fourth Brother means. I didn't expect the Empress to know so quickly, nearly implicating the Fourth Princess Consort.”

"For this matter, Xier was wrong. She should not have allowed the Empress Dowager and Empress to bestow upon him the title of Protector General of the Nation. Now that the situation has developed as it has, any slight movement I make will draw the Empress's attention."

"Fourth brother, what do you think about this conferring of the title of Generalissimo"

Dugu City said in a low voice, "If the decree is not issued, the Empress's side will naturally continue to make trouble. However, the decree can be issued, but the title of Generalissimo cannot be given."

Dugu Yan narrowed her eyes, "Younger brother, tell me in detail."

Upon hearing this, Empress Cen covered her head and said, “My head aches, you all go to the Imperial Study Room and discuss matters properly. Go fetch the Fourth Princess Consort for me to have a look. These imperial physicians are truly useless, they can't even tell that I have a headache.”

Dugu Cheng heard that Xi'er was coming, and he was reluctant to leave. Dugu Yan saw this and said, "Fourth brother will come see Xi'er later."

"This minister shall take his leave first."

Dugu Cheng bowed to Cen Taishi and walked out of Shou'an Palace with Dugu Cheng. The two did not return to the imperial study directly, but strolled in the Imperial Garden. Now that the Empress was imprisoned in Fenyi Hall, it was much more convenient for Dugu Yan and Dugu Cheng to speak.

"Fourth brother, you know Feng Aotians temperament. Granting him the title of Grand General of National Security is absolutely impossible. Although he made great contributions to the Yuan Dynasty, they were all achieved alongside you on the battlefield."

"I understand, but Your Majesty should know, Xi'er's grandfather, General Feng from the Wind family, is qualified for this."

Dugu Yan frowned, "General Feng has long since retired and no longer concerns himself with matters of court."

“I have already sent someone to inform General Feng, about the current situation in court. Although General Feng Aotian is in charge of the General's Mansion, the title of General was bestowed by my father upon General Feng. It’s time to inform General Feng and prevent the General's Mansion from being destroyed by Feng Aotian and the Empress.”

"Did the old general agree"

Seeing Dugu Cheng nod, Dugu Yan was shocked. She didn't expect Dugu Cheng to have really invited the old General Feng back. When he retired and went home, the old general had said that he would never return to the capital for the rest of his life.

"Your Majesty, the bestowal of titles can only be handled by General Feng now."

Dugu Cheng did this because of Xi'er. He couldn't bear to let Xi'er have no family, and he didn't want her to be completely removed from the Feng family's genealogy because of Yu Wei and Feng Aotian.

"General Feng has been away from the capital for over ten years. If he could truly return to General's Mansion and manage affairs, this title of Grand Marshal would be well-deserved."

Dugu Cheng nodded, "I haven't told Xi'er about this matter yet. Now that General Feng is willing to return to the capital, I have sent people to ensure his safety on the way back. Your Majesty should keep this matter from the Empress for now, lest it cause trouble."

"I understand."

"In this way, the matter of bestowal can be resolved, and I can also breathe a sigh of relief."

Dugu Cheng responded, thinking that today Xi'er almost got taken away by Feng Yu Xi. His heart pounded with fear. He couldn't just sit idly by and let Feng Yu Xi grow unchecked, posing a threat to Xi'er.

A cold light flashed in Emperor's eyes, falling upon Dugu City. He was unaware of Dugu City's actions this time. Even the old General Feng only informed him after returning to Beijing. The emperor desperately concealed his dissatisfaction with Dugu City beneath his calm facade.

Now that the Great Yuan Dynasty's territory has been divided into several parts, it is impossible to confront Dugu City head-on. We can only appease him and settle things with Dugu Yu and the others.

"Fourth brother, how is the situation with Dugu Yu Have you made any discoveries"

"Bringing weapons into the capital without permission, Dugu Yu's intentions are already very clear. I believe it is best to send him back to Liangzhou." Dugu Cheng's attitude was no longer as resolute as before in agreeing to kill Dugu Yu.

Du Gu Yan's brow furrowed deeply. Seeing this, Du Gu Cheng explained, "Your Majesty, I believe in appeasement first. Du Gu Yu's ambition stems from what happened when our father was alive. As long as he can return to Liangzhou and is not summoned to enter the capital, it will be alright."

"If that were really possible, it could work."

Dugu Cheng bowed to Dugu Yan, "I am willing to go to Dugu Yu and explain the emperor's intentions, persuading him to return to Liangzhou."

"Fourth brother, I want to know, why did you suddenly change your mind"

Dugu Yan did not raise his head. He knew what Dugu Yan meant and truthfully replied, "I just feel that there is no need to kill them all."

For a long while, Dugu Yan remained silent.

Dugu City raised his head, looking at Dugu Yan's furrowed brows. After a long silence, Dugu Yan finally said, "For this matter, I will give you a chance. If you can truly persuade him to return to Liangzhou, then I will let it go."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Dugu Cheng expressed his gratitude. After Xi'er's identity was exposed, Cen Taizi's change towards Xi'er, and up to now, Dugu Yan's governance of the world, he had nothing to criticize. If it wasn't necessary, he wouldn't touch her.

"Since I have entrusted these matters to my fourth younger brother, I trust you. Additionally, regarding the sixth younger brother's situation, I need you to put in more effort and be sure to find him."

"I obey your command."

Dugu Yan waved her hand, "You go to Shou'an Palace to see Feng Lingxi, I'll go to the Phoenix Hall to find the Empress."

"Your Majesty."

After Dugu Yan left, Dugu City finally walked towards Shou'an Palace.

Shou'an Palace

After Feng Lingxi had finished examining and treating Empress Cen, administering acupuncture, the empress's headache noticeably improved, and her mood also lifted considerably.

"Though the Empress still feels pain, she believes that the Fourth Princess's medical skills are excellent and her headache has lessened considerably."

Feng Lingxi smiled faintly, "Your Majesty is too kind. Since Your Majesty's heart knot has been untied, your mood is better, naturally the headache will subside."

"You know my thoughts, right Ever since that disgraced empress has been deposed, my heart hasn't felt at ease. The current empress is becoming more and more arrogant. If this continues, the court will soon fall into her hands."

Feng Lingxi gave Cen Tai a massage, watching her slightly furrowed brows, that wistful expression, her beautiful eyes drooping, she was just seriously relieving her stress.

"Why aren't you talking"

Seeing that Feng Lingxi hadn't replied for half a breath, Empress Cen raised an eyebrow and asked, her eyes fixed on Feng Lingxi's thoughtful face, "Do you find it boring to speak with this old woman"

Feng Lingxi shook her head, "I only thought of the matter of standing behind at that time, I didn't expect it to be a stormy evening."ng army with eyes full of disappointment."I pay my respects to Your Highness, the Crown Prince.""This humble servant has had the honor of meeting Your Highness, the Crown Prince."Feng Yu Xi looked at...